Effects of deep ripping and liming on soil water deficits, sorptivity and penetrometer resistance [wheat; yields]
1987
Steed, G.R. | Reeves, T.G. (Victorian Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Rutherglen (Australia). Rutherglen Research Inst.) | Willatt, S.T. (La Trobe Univ., Bundoora (Australia). School of Agriculture)
In a field experiment, deep ripping increased water extraction by wheat during a drought season but had no effect on water use in a wet season. Economically significant wheat yield increases were obtained by using deep ripping and liming to improve soil physical properties.
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